Company Overview
Synthomer Plc is listed at the official companies registry as Active Public Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Tuesday 16 June 1908, so this is a well established company. Synthomer Plc has been in business for 117 years and 9 months. The accounts status is group and the accounts are next due on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Registered Address

Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
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Companies House Data
Company NameSYNTHOMER PLC
Company Number00098381
Registered Office AddressTemple Fields
 Harlow
 CM20 2BH
Company CategoryPublic Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date16/06/1908
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/06/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryGROUP
Returns Next Due Date23/08/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date26/07/2015
Previous Company NameChanged Date
YULE CATTO & CO PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY04 Dec 2012
Directors & Members
Secretaries
No Secretaries Appointed
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2014 31-Dec-2013
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 541,300,000 541,300,000 577,100,000
Current Assets 241,500,000 241,500,000 285,000,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 177,100,000 177,100,000 236,300,000
Working Cap 64,400,000 64,400,000 48,700,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 605,700,000 605,700,000 625,800,000
Long-term Liabilities 339,400,000 339,400,000 335,300,000
Net Assets 266,300,000 266,300,000 290,500,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 34,000,000 34,000,000 34,000,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 24,100,000 24,100,000 45,100,000
Other Reserves 208,200,000 208,200,000 211,400,000
Shareholders Funds 266,300,000 266,300,000 290,500,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2014 31-Dec-2013
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 69.1% 69.1% 66.9%
Stocks Inventory 9.6% 9.6% 9.2%
Debtors 16.0% 16.0% 14.2%
Cash Bank In Hand 3.2% 3.2% 6.8%
Current Assets 30.9% 30.9% 33.1%
Creditors Due Within One Year 22.6% 22.6% 27.4%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 8.2% 8.2% 5.6%
Creditors Due After One Year 43.4% 43.4% 38.9%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 34.0% 34.0% 33.7%
Called Up Share Capital 4.3% 4.3% 3.9%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 4.3% 4.3% 3.9%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 3.1% 3.1% 5.2%
Shareholder Funds 34.0% 34.0% 33.7%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 77.4% 77.4% 72.6%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2014 31-Dec-2013
Liquidity Ratio 1.4 1.4 1.2
Solvency Ratio 1.5 1.5 1.5
Reserves to Assets 0.0 0.0 0.1
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 1
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 1
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2014 31-Dec-2013
Assets 782,800,000 782,800,000 862,100,000
Debt 516,500,000 516,500,000 571,600,000
Net Assets/Debt 266,300,000 266,300,000 290,500,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

The current section of the balance sheet has positive working capital. We would normally consider this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The current section of the balance sheet has positive working capital. We would normally consider this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The current section of the balance sheet has positive working capital. We would normally consider this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
Supplier Credit Limits Unlock full report
Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
Payment Records Unlock full report
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
30 days due
XYX SX K YX X
Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

The above valuations are based on our own algorithms and take no account of many factors that can influence actual valuations realized and should not therefore be assumed to be accurate.
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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
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7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
Altman Z Score Credit Risk Rating Unlock full report

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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Termination of appointment of Roberto Cesar Gualdoni as a director on 12 December 2025
Termination of appointment of Ian Tyler as a director on 12 December 2025
Resolutions
Confirmation statement made on 1 October 2025 with no updates
Appointment of Ms Janet Elizabeth Ashdown as a director on 1 July 2025
Appointment of Mr Jonathan Charles Silver as a director on 1 July 2025
Termination of appointment of Alexander Gordon Catto as a director on 1 May 2025
Director's details changed for Mr Ian Tyler on 6 May 2025
Director's details changed for Ms Lili Liu on 6 May 2025
Director's details changed for Mr Michael Willome on 6 May 2025
Director's details changed for Mr Roberto Cesar Gualdoni on 6 May 2025
Director's details changed for Martina Floel on 6 May 2025
Secretary's details changed for Mr Anant Prakash on 6 May 2025
Termination of appointment of Caroline Ann Johnstone as a director on 1 January 2025
Confirmation statement made on 1 October 2024 with no updates
Appointment of Mr Uwe Gottfried Halder as a director on 1 September 2024
Appointment of Mr Peter John Hill as a director on 1 September 2024
Resolutions
Director's details changed for Ms Lily Liu on 21 November 2023
Change of share class name or designation
Sub-division of shares on 25 September 2023
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 12 October 2023
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 17 October 2023
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